Begum Khaleda Zia
Begum Khaleda Zia is a prominent Bangladeshi politician and the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, having led the BNP and served multiple terms in office; she has been a key figure in the country's political landscape, particularly during the recent upheaval that saw her rival Sheikh Hasina's government ousted.
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She became the Prime Minister after being elected from the Feni-1 constituency in the 1991 national elections.
৩৬ বছর পর পূর্ণ মন্ত্রী পেল ফেনী, নেতা–কর্মীদের উচ্ছ্বাস, মিষ্টি বিতরণ
Bangladesh· 2026-02-17
Tarek Rahman mentioned the well-wishes for the health of Begum Khaleda Zia from various leaders and diplomats.
দেশবাসীর সম্মিলিত সমর্থনই আমাদের শক্তি ও প্রেরণার উৎস: তারেক রহমানBangladesh· 2025-12-02
Begum Khaleda Zia is known for her rivalry with Sheikh Hasina, having dominated Bangladesh politics for more than three decades.
Bangladesh's pro-democracy icon who became an autocrat
United Kingdom· 2025-11-14
Begum Khaleda Zia is mentioned as a winner in the election.
রাকসু নির্বাচন : হল সংসদে বিনা প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতায় নির্বাচিত ৪২ প্রার্থী, নারী ৩৯ জনBangladesh· 2025-09-15
Begum Khaleda Zia is the head of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
China woos Bangladesh in Beijing tripUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-25
